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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/1984 132 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 18, 1984 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th da} of December, 1984, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. . ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislu~d, Glenn (son, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present were City Attor~ey Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Cle~k-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES I Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the minutes of December 3 & 4, 1984, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councill member Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Kah Tai Lagoon Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Memorial Appropriate Technology Grant $39,061.44 253. 15 978:;99 500.00 2,632.51 750.00 2,962.28 11,389.13 5,014.02 5,309.21 863. 13 Counci lmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds except for the Memorial Fund which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated November 27, 1984, from United States Senator Slade Shirley was copied for the Council expressing his appreciation for comments on the Safe Drinking Water Act presently being considered the 99th Congress. Gorton to Mayor the Mayor's for action by The Council received a letter dated December 4, 1984, from Lester Bumgarner Sr. requesting a street light at the corner of Lawrence and Gaines Street. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Fire/Light/ Sanitation Committee. He suggested that the committee consider a moratorium on any new street I ights in light of the fact that the cost is increasing dramatically. Councilmember Parker requested a report on the cost of operation on the present system of street lights. The Council received a letter dated December 5, 1984,from Theodore Gage describing the Northern Olympic Peninsula Map presently reserved for the city and presentingl. an invoice for $5,806.50 covering the cost of two signs installed. Councilmember Kenna reported that to city will not be expected to pay for both signs. Jefferson County is expected to purchase the second sign. A discussion ensued on the Placell- ment of the signs. A petition with six signatures dated December 11, 1984, was copied for the Council requesting that the city take whatever steps necessary to eliminate the outdoor storage of junk in the area between VanNess and Blaine Streets at Cass Street. Mr. Joe Ryan was recognized and circulated photographs of the area of concern. He indicated that this is considered a real health hazzard because it provides nesting area for rats~ He asked for immediate action to be taken by the council. He expressed concern for continued use of the house trailer which is being used as a residence which was grandfathered under the zoning ordinance. Mr. Ralph Hartman was recognized and reported that there is an old building that presents a fire hazzard to the whole block. Mr. Arnie Jansen was recognized and expLained! that the building is burned out on the inside. He described the nature and location of the junk that causes him concern. Mayor Shirley reported that he and the Polite Chief went to the site and agree that it presents a nuisance which would be coverèd under a new ordinance which is being prepared by the City Attorney. He asked the I 133 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 18, 1984 Cont. I FIre Chief to evaluate the potential fire hazards. Mayor Shirley assured them that the city would work on the problem expediently. IA notice of lawsuit,was received by the city and copied for the council on December 111, 1984, in behalf of Art and Audrey Lyon steming fron water damage occuring on December 17, 1982, because of sewer system problems. Mayor Shirley referred this to the City Attorney and the insurance company. A discussion ersued on the way claims of this type are handled by the city and insurance company. IA letter from Mayor Shirley to David Kahley of Pittsburgh, PA., dated December 13, 1984, was copied for the Council confirming his offer as the Main Street Co-ordi- nator who will be working for a non-profit corporation yet to be formed. Mayor Shirley indicated that he is expected to be here the week of January 7, 1985. PUBLIC COMMENTS Cheryl Van Dyke was recognized and requested that the city set up a get acquainteä meeting between the various boards and commissions fo the city so that informatioh can be shared and understanding be increased. Mayor Shirley indicated that he would work with her on this. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Shirley announced the reappointment 6f Robert Cook to the Civil Service ¡Commission. Councilmember Ison made a motion to approve the reappoint~ent which ¡was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLI C HEAR I NGS I yariance Request No. 984-02 - H. G. Herrington. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this proposed setback variance allowing him to construct a veranda in front of the house at 905 Franklin and to refurbish an existing veranda on the Taylor Street side of the house. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Herrington was recognized and spoke in favor of his appl ication sho~ing the council drawings of the proposed work. He indicated that their intent is also to lift the house and put a basement underneath. He described the history of the property. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the request over to the council for disposition reminding them that testimony must be obtained that would lead to the findings of fact. Mr. Harper explained that no findings required by section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625 can be waived as suggested by the Planning Commission. He had difficulty seeing any distinttion which would make this property unusual in the district. Councilmember Kenna asked Mr. Herrington if the historical nature of the house had any bearing on his request for the variance. Mr. Herrington explained that the veranda he wants to construct would be similar to the one on the Rothchild House accross the street. He indicated:" the veranda will aid in the maintenance of the house. ICouncilmember Ison asked if the grandfathered violations 6f other properties in !the immediate area were an encouragement to his appl ¡cation that he might also enjoy the same use of this property. Mr. Herrington explained that the work he is proposing to do will enhance the neighborhood's appearance and wanted it to fit in. Councilmember Hunt asked Mr. Harper to explain why this hangup exists so frequently. Mr. Harper indicated that the council needs to make a decision whether it is going to comply with the ordinance or ignore it and grant requests like this on their own merit regardless of whether they comply with the law. I He explained that the requirements are very narrow in order for a request to qualify for a variance and many granted in the past have not met those requirements. A discussion ensued about the possibility of changing the ordinance to agree with oast practices. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the council find that this application"mee'ts the criteria of section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625 and that the variance be granted which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and. passed by:r.611 .cál L,vote'with .five 'councilmerilbersvotirig ::in the affirmative over [the objections 6f the City Attorney. Councilmember Imislund and 'son voted again~t the motion. Councilmember Ison requested that the section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625 be reviewed. Mayor Shirley reported that he has no intention of ignoring the problem. II OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2007 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE 1985 BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL CITY GOVERNMENT? THE WATER/SEWER UTILITIES AND BOND REDEMPTION FUNDS, I 134 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 18, 1984 Cont. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained the changes made to balélnce revenues~and expenditures. He reported that the Finance Committee has directed that the appropriation for the Mayor's salary be increased to $7,200. Mayor Shirley reported that the $23,000 needed by the county was distributed to fully fund the court and dispatching with the balance going to the Health~Department. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by ~itle only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council adopt Ordinance No. 2007 whicH r was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed by roll call vote.with six council- members voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund abstained from the vo~e, indicating that there are parts of the budget that she does not agree with. I Variance .Request No. 884-02 : Maier & Tavernakis. Mr. Jim Tavernakis was recognized and explained that the building they are requesting to do will not exceed the loti coverage maximum allowed under the ordinance and if it were placed on the lot in aoother'fas~iona variance would not be necessary. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council find that the application meets the criteria established by section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625 and that the variance be approved provided that the I following cond¡tiòns are met: 1) That screened parking continues to exsist, 2) That the applicant uses gravel to pave the parking area to help el iminate any drain3ge ' problem, 3) That the 13th and 14th parking spaces be back in spaces only upon development ar~.u~e_of Grant Street, and 4)~That a covenant ~~'placed on ajoining property now owned by Dr. Tavernakis that would not allow any structure within ten feet of the property I ine abutting the:cI'inic propertY~JthereÐÿ-always providin'], ~ccess:for emergency vehicles. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I RESOLUTION NO. 84-42 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO lAC PROJECT CONTRACT I It was explãined that the Werner ~arcel and Baker parcel will not be possible to purchase with funds from the Interagency for Outdoor Recreation within the time frame of the development of the Kah Tai Lagoon Park. Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by councilmember Jones and þassed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 84-43 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REVISED TOURISM PROMOTION CONTRACT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilmember Kenna left the room at this time. Councilmember 'son made a motion ~hat the council adopt Resolution No. 84-43 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously with six councilmembers voting in the affirmative. ~t the conclusion of the vote, Councilmember Kenna returned to the room. NEW BUSINESS fort Townsend Cable TV Rate Increase. Mr. Ray Roll ins was recognized and answered Ruestions about the financial statements suppl ied to the city council. It was kxplained that the increase in rate is not reflective of the expansion to their ~ervice area. He explåined that their costs from suppliers has gone up and they I have held the line on every other charge except the 45 cent increase on the first butlet charge. It was indicated that this is parallel to the cost of living inde~ , ror our area. Additional Compensation to artists äupplying models for the Jackson Bequest. Ms. Tree Swenson was recognized and explained that the artists who submitted models ~o the city lost money because~6f the low honorarium þaid by the city. The Arts. Commission recommended that the city pay an additional $1,000 per model to the 1rtists~who were not selected in recognition of these additional costs. A release bf reprøduction rights would be requested at the same time. The Arts Commissio~ I ~s hoping to arrange tours with the models which will be included in catalogues. Some questions may arrise because the artists still own the rights to the designs. I After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion which was seconded jy I I , " . 135 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 18, 1984 Cont. _._--- I Counci1member Camfield that 1) an additional payment of $1,000 be made to the individuals or teams not selected to acknowledge the added out-of-pocket expenses ¡experienced by the artists to provide models suitable to public process and exhibition, 2) the advice of someone experienced in public art contract admin- listration be utilized, 3) the contract provide terms which allow the artists and the community to continue creative interaction to complete the project, and 4) arrangements be made for publication and design rights with all the artists. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Counci 1member Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims for the Memorial Fund presented earlier in the meeting be approved for payment when sufficient funds are available which was seconded by Counci1member Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. ¡Towne Point Planned Unit Development Agreement. Mr. Stricklin e)c:p1ained that the city crews have been asked to make certain repairs to the sewer ~ystem in the Towne Point Mobile Home Park and he wants the commitment from Mr. Robert Sahli that the city will be reimbursed for all costs. Mayor Shirley suggested that if the city is g6ing to enter into an agreement, that a deposit or ~inking fund be included to assure timely payment. It was indicated that a resolution and re- ¡vised agreement will be prepared for the counci1ds consideration, Counci1member ¡Kenna made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Counci1member Imis1und land passed unanimously by voice vote. 11985 Activity. Mayor Shirley reported that the city is starting 1985 in better financial shape than any other recent year. Secondary Sewer will be addressed for !comp1etion in 1988, problems with the model conservation act requirements will be ¡addressed with the Bonnëvi11e Power AdministratiOn, implementing the new computer ¡'system, and addressing the handicapped requirement of Federal Shared Revenue are on the agenda. The funding of storm sewers and roads with the possibility of ¡introducing a bond issue to the voters will be explored. \ I EXECUTIVE SESSION I Mayor Shirley declared a recess into executive session at 9:33 P.M. to discuss personnel matters and pending legal action. i I IThe meeting was reconvened at that time by Mayor Shirley. ADJOURNMENT 10:02 P.M. and immediately declared adjourned at 'Attest: j)~~ ~MU Mayor a- I I I I fhe City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular ses5ion this 2nd day pf January, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent rhir1ey presiding. I tounci1members present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Fried~ Imis1und, Glenn ,Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present were City Attorney I~eith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Strick1 in, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grov . Counci1member Hunt asked to be excused because she would be out of town. I ¡counci1member Kenna made a motion to approve the minutes of December 18, 1984, as rritten and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Counci1memfuer Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1985 City Clerk ROLL CALL MINUTES / ----------.